ES Primitivo IGP Salento Gianfranco Fino

Quantity	13 - 18	19 - 24	25 - 30	31+
Price	€65,66	€64,32	€62,98	€61,64

Quantity

13 - 18

19 - 24

25 - 30

31+

Price

€65,66

€64,32

€62,98

€61,64

Description

ES Primitivo di Manduria DOP – Gianfranco Fino: Gianfranco Fino’s ES is an iconic, limited-production wine that represents the pinnacle of expression for Primitivo di Manduria. Produced in the Sava area, it is the result of meticulous work, including harvesting with a **slight drying of the grapes on the vine** and the skillful use of Salento’s characteristic red soil. The wine matures for about **9 months in French oak barriques (50% new)**. It features an **intense, concentrated ruby red color**, an **opulent and bursting bouquet** (raisins, wild berries, sweet spices, mint, tobacco), and a **full, voluminous, warm, and overflowing taste**, tempered by a pervasive **acidic drive** and **docile tannins** that caress the palate.

Why choose it on SalentoWineShop

✅ Iconic, limited, and numbered production wine

✅ Pure Primitivo with grape drying on the vine (Appassimento)

✅ Structure, warmth, and freshness in a masterful balance

✅ Aged in French oak barriques for 9 months

Technical Sheet

Name:	ES Primitivo
Denomination:	PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIA DOP
Producer:	Gianfranco Fino
Region:	Puglia (Apulia)
Production Area:	Sava
Grape Variety:	Primitivo 100%
Vintage:	2022 (Reference)
Alcohol Content:	16.5% Vol.
Size:	0,75 cl.
Type:	Red Wine
Serving Temperature:	18° C (64° F)
Vineyard:	Vineyards on the characteristic red Salento soil, with no irrigation or fertilization. Low use of chemical products in the field.
Winemaking and Aging:	Harvest with slight drying on the vine and careful bunch selection. Maceration in 70 Hl stainless steel vats for 2-3 weeks. Wood Aging for approximately 9 months in French oak barriques (50% new and 50% second passage). Bottle Aging for approximately 9 months before release.

General Description and Longevity

ES is a wine that seeks the maximum concentration and complexity of Primitivo. The technique of drying on the vine and aging in barrique contribute to creating an imposing, warm, and fleshy structure. Despite the high alcohol content, the pervasive acidic drive provides great balance and unexpected freshness. It is a wine of great structure and aging potential, capable of evolving positively in the bottle for **10 years and beyond**, further developing its tertiary notes.

Organoleptic Profile

Color: **Concentrated, lively, brilliant ruby red**.

Nose: **Bursting and opulent**. Notes of **raisins, blueberries, blackcurrant, strawberry, black cherry, almond, and carob**. Hints of **violet, tobacco, and mint**, and spices (nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper).

Palate: **Full, voluminous, warm, and overflowing**, balanced by an **acidic drive** (freshness). **Savory, mineral, harmonious, complex, structured, fleshy, imposing**. Docile and gentle tannins. **Long, amazing, and persistent finish.**

Food Pairings

Ideal with: **Hearty first and second courses based on red meat** (e.g., braised meats, important roasts), **game**, and the typical Salento dish of **pork with wild chicory**. Excellent as a meditation wine.

Serving Temperature: 18° C (64° F)